What to do at 31.12. if you are the last days of marathon-running moderately through the city? It is resting for the evening and drink comfortably Mate.
The (unofficial) South Africa's national drink is made of finely cut leaves of yerba and sugar that is infused with hot water. Actually the name of the plant from which it makes the drink mate, but the South Americans have adapted a little and give the drink and the plant now so Yerba. ;-)
The preparation is relatively simple and the Ingredients are found in Argentina in every corner. In the Calabaza (the drinking vessel, which was once mostly made from a gourd), the dry leaves are layered with sugar, Bombilla put into this mix (a metal Rörchen with lattice or other passage that leaves them posterior is to be drunk), and all infused with hot water. Was all drunk, you can pour the material several times and it is served in turn. It is not only a drink but a social event. ^ _ ^ If it tastes sometime after no more, you have the Yerba change and everything goes from the beginning. Something like this can work for hours. ,-D 
Both Calabaza, Bombilla and entire sets of materials and sugar storage you see regularly on the streets of Argentina. At least 80% of the population drink once a week mate. There are great souvenirs from Argentina, they come in all shapes and colors. The Yerba come in different flavors - our favorite was orange. ;-) Procuring the materials sheets in Europe is quite expensive.
We therefore enjoy our last day in the year 2010 with a Mate and the sunny view of Buenos Aires.
The Fleich for Asado already waiting in the fridge to be grilled by the evening. ;-)
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